NRHA's product knowledge training
programs for employees are designed
to give store associates the information they need to be productive right from the
start. We offer training programs in core hardware and building materials categories
and it's free to all NRHA members.

Deloitte

September 27, 2012 — After the uncertainty of the presidential election clears this fall, retailers should expect a modest increase in holiday sales this year as increased consumer confidence translates into more holiday spending, according to financial firm Deloitte. The company’s financial forecast expects total holiday sales to climb to between $920 and $925 billion, representing a 3.5 to 4 percent increase in November through January holiday sales (excluding motor vehicles and gasoline) over last season. This growth rate is below last year’s 5.9 percent gain. Read more »